Connect, Grow & Advance your career

Learn and network on the auto industry's
largest employee network

Notifications & Messages

From: Jared Hamilton

Hey - It’s time to join the thousands of other dealer professionals on DrivingSales. so you can get full access to the articles, discussions and people that are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

Growing Your Dealership with Digital Retailing

Learn some ways you can grow your dealership to reach more customers through digital retailing.

Read Now
Why Dealerships’ Service Experience Starts With the Sale

Learn why dealership's service experience should start with the sale.

Read Now
Create a Dealership Your Employees Won’t Want to Leave

Listen to employee retention expert Clint Pulver share tactics dealers can use to engage and develop their employees.

Read Now
Eight Cylinders of the BDC: Building Your Tiger Team

Just like an engine, any highly effective and profitable BDC is made up of eight cylinders.

Read Now
10 Things Should Be Consider During The Inspection Of The Car

We have conducted a comprehensive car inspection checklist to ensure your car is operating well.

Read Now

Home

Vendor Ratings Rate a Vendor 82,911 Verified Ratings

CarGurus Listing Packages (New Car Leads)

71% Recommended 7 Ratings

Elead CRM

99% Recommended 842 Ratings

CRM

100% Recommended 40 Ratings

DriveCentric CRM

100% Recommended 10 Ratings

DealerSocket CRM

25% Recommended 4 Ratings

Volie

0% Recommended 0 Ratings

CRMSuite

100% Recommended 10 Ratings

ProMax CRM/ILM

100% Recommended 11 Ratings

VinSolutions Connect™ CRM

75% Recommended 4 Ratings

ID Drive™

0% Recommended 0 Ratings

Responsive Websites

99% Recommended 372 Ratings

#1 Mobile-First Websites & WordPress CMS

100% Recommended 4 Ratings

Sincro Websites

100% Recommended 1 Ratings

DEP Responsive Websites

100% Recommended 40 Ratings

Responsive Website Platform

96% Recommended 32 Ratings

DealerFire Engine6 Websites

100% Recommended 1 Ratings

Dealer Inspire Websites

50% Recommended 2 Ratings

DEP Digital Marketing

100% Recommended 21 Ratings

Digital Advertising

100% Recommended 23 Ratings

GoldDigger Equity Mining

100% Recommended 150 Ratings

Market EyeQ

0% Recommended 1 Ratings

Xchange TradeUp Program

100% Recommended 106 Ratings

View All Categories

View Profiles Featured Members

No members found

Recent Forum Activity Start a Discussion

New CAR SALES TRAINING: Create Massive Value With Your Feature, Advantage, Benefit Presentation

Last reply by Christian Younggren
• Yesterday

New We mystery shopped 1,000 car dealers....

Last reply by Marc Lavoie
• 2 days ago

National Average Closing Ratio's for BDC's

Last reply by Gregg Robison
• 3 days ago

1500
7

Master Class Week 2: Scorecards and Performance Reviews

Last reply by Guy Mitchell
• Last Week

1733
28

CAR SALES TRAINING: How To Get Your Customer Emotional During Your Next Presentation

Last reply by Christian Younggren
• Last Week

Does your dealership have a dedicated compliance officer?

Last reply by Travis Peterson
• Last Week

What is rejection and how can you deal with it?

Last reply by Sarah Nelson
• Last Week

How to work efficiently during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Last reply by Sarah Nelson
• April 20th

Who is your dealer supply vendor?

Last reply by Trevor Williams
• April 20th

Technician shortage?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• April 19th

Finance Specials

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• April 19th

1170
3

How often are you monitoring GMB?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• April 16th

1133
8

How do you stay involved and help your employees obtain their dreams outside of the dealership?

Last reply by Natalie Nielson
• April 15th

Lending Options

Last reply by David Sims
• April 13th

View Discussions by Department

Accounting Discussions Start a Discussion

Cloud Software Vs On Premise System

Last reply by Sima Singh
• Oct 28, 2020

1976
0

Cloud Accounting Management System

Last reply by Sima Singh
• Oct 26, 2020

1798
3

How do you run a successful accounting practice?

Last reply by Morgan Hardy
• Aug 22, 2020

2478
3

Finance Discussions Start a Discussion

Lending Options

Last reply by David Sims
• April 13th

After-Sales Follow Up Template

Last reply by Asif Premji
• January 13th

Lease Buyouts

Last reply by Morgan Hardy
• Sep 13, 2020

2686
11

Fixed Ops Discussions Start a Discussion

Technician shortage?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• April 19th

Is owning a car booth photography business worth it !

Last reply by Randi DeSantis
• April 6th

The death of flat rate pay plans

Last reply by Ty Bullard
• March 6th

1583
8

General Mgt Discussions Start a Discussion

New CAR SALES TRAINING: Create Massive Value With Your Feature, Advantage, Benefit Presentation

Last reply by Christian Younggren
• Yesterday

New We mystery shopped 1,000 car dealers....

Last reply by Marc Lavoie
• 2 days ago

CAR SALES TRAINING: How To Get Your Customer Emotional During Your Next Presentation

Last reply by Christian Younggren
• Last Week

Marketing Discussions Start a Discussion

Who is your dealer supply vendor?

Last reply by Trevor Williams
• April 20th

What is your average cost per sale?

Last reply by Randi DeSantis
• March 8th

Measuring Success in Marketing

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• February 16th

1214
8

Internet/BDC Discussions Start a Discussion

What is rejection and how can you deal with it?

Last reply by Sarah Nelson
• Last Week

How to work efficiently during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Last reply by Sarah Nelson
• April 20th

Quality of Leads

Last reply by Rid Rav
• February 14th

Misc Industry Discussions Start a Discussion

Are Dealerships looking to increase sales anymore?

Last reply by Shannon Hammons
• April 7th

Sales Motivation & Inspiration: Discovering Your Golden Buddha

Last reply by Christian Younggren
• March 16th

How do you brag about employee success?

Last reply by Allison Nygaard
• March 4th

New Car Discussions Start a Discussion

What is your go-to trial close

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• March 30th

What do you train on the most?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• March 29th

How do you coach your salespeople?

Last reply by Allison Nygaard
• January 14th

Used Car Discussions Start a Discussion

Auto Reconditioning - Best Practices - Used

Last reply by Jeremy Abreu
• March 6th

VDP: How many CTAs should you have?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• January 6th

1930
6

Please critique my Sales Plan and let me know what works for you

Last reply by Aimee Rogers
• Nov 2, 2020

1746
2

Exclusive Blog Posts Become a Blogger

Get Parts and Accessories Online!

by joy clark 12 hours ago

Get Parts and Accessories Online!

by joy clark 12 hours ago

Are you fond of collecting guns for prestige or do you need guns for your safety because you prioritize safety than anything? But to protect these guns you…

47 0

Be the first to like this.

WEBINAR RECORDING - Connect: The #1 Phone Metric Dealers Need to Prioritize

by DrivingSales Events Yesterday

WEBINAR RECORDING - Connect: The #1 Phone Metric Dealers Need to Prioritize

by DrivingSales Events Yesterday

In today's webinar, we had a great discussion with Jake Wilker, Sales Director and Judson Jones, Account Executive from Car Wars. They share…

107 0

Be the first to like this.

The Key to Building a Successful Lab Revenue Cycle Management

by jeff howard Yesterday

The Key to Building a Successful Lab Revenue Cycle Management

by jeff howard Yesterday

Are you lagging behind your financial goals? If yes, then don’t worry, it’s not too late. By implementing smart solutions, you can easily accel…

90 0

Be the first to like this.

Stokes Honda North Boosts Sales Volume by 45% with Modal Ecommerce

by Sarah Moy Yesterday

Stokes Honda North Boosts Sales Volume by 45% with Modal Ecommerce

by Sarah Moy Yesterday

South Carolina’s premier Honda dealer generated a dramatic lift in sales and profitability by implementing Modal's next-generation digital retail…

78 0

Be the first to like this.

[Podcast] New Hire Orientation: Put Your New Hires on the Right Path

by DrivingSales HCM 3 days ago

[Podcast] New Hire Orientation: Put Your New Hires on the Right Path

by DrivingSales HCM 3 days ago

Discover the framework for an effective new hire orientation process you can implement at your store. In this episode of the Dealership HCM podcast, Bart a…

134 0

Be the first to like this.

Rock’s Rants: Parts Management

by Ken Rock 4 days ago

Rock’s Rants: Parts Management

by Ken Rock 4 days ago

Nothing really surprises me anymore. Yet recently, there I was, surprised again. I was visiting a dealership where the parts manager was out for three week…

106 0

Be the first to like this.

Eight Cylinders of the BDC: Culture

by Corbyn Denson 4 days ago

Eight Cylinders of the BDC: Culture

by Corbyn Denson 4 days ago

n the first blog on the Eight Cylinders of the BDC, we established that a successful and profitable BDC starts with the team. To perform at a hig…

169 0

Be the first to like this.

Build It Right From The Start

by Brad Korner Last Week

Build It Right From The Start

by Brad Korner Last Week

  Build It Right From The Start Automotive digital transacting has exploded over the last year.  April 2021 sales doubled over April 2…

251 0

Be the first to like this.

General Community Posts Become a Blogger

DealersLink Announces Bi-Directional Integration with Nation’s Three Largest DMS Providers

by Joe Holmes 23 hours ago

DealersLink Announces Bi-Directional Integration with Nation’s Three Largest DMS Providers

by Joe Holmes 23 hours ago

Broomfield, CO – Cumulating months of research and development, automotive software innovator DealersLink has just announced the completion of its DM…

32 0

Be the first to like this.

What the iOS 14 Privacy Changes for Apple Mobile Devices Mean for Your Business

by Digital Air Strike Yesterday

What the iOS 14 Privacy Changes for Apple Mobile Devices Mean for Your Business

by Digital Air Strike Yesterday

Apple recently began rolling out its iOS 14.5 software update for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. One element of th…

32 0

Be the first to like this.

TrueCar and Roadster Partner to Provide TrueCar Users Option to Finalize their Car Deal Online

by Bart Wilson 3 days ago

TrueCar and Roadster Partner to Provide TrueCar Users Option to Finalize their Car Deal Online

by Bart Wilson 3 days ago

Program Improves the Car Buying Experience by Solving Major Pain Points in the Deal Process   SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 04, 2021), Tru…

55 0

Be the first to like this.

Online F&I: Worth It, or Impractical Trend?

by Connor Wolanski 3 days ago

Online F&I: Worth It, or Impractical Trend?

by Connor Wolanski 3 days ago

*This article previously appeared in the Reynolds and Reynolds FUEL monthly newsletter* By Tim Yalich Do you find yourself questioning whether online…

59 0

Be the first to like this.

Kelley Blue Book Names Best Family Cars of 2021

by Bryant Gibby 5 days ago

Kelley Blue Book Names Best Family Cars of 2021

by Bryant Gibby 5 days ago

Experts Recommend New Two-Row, Three-Row, Full-Size SUVs, Minivans to Suit Any Family IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2021 – Buying a new family car is a t…

82 0

Be the first to like this.

APCO’s Consultative Approach Matches Dealers’ Unique Business Goals with Reinsurance Programs

by David DeCredico 5 days ago

APCO’s Consultative Approach Matches Dealers’ Unique Business Goals with Reinsurance Programs

by David DeCredico 5 days ago

Growing complexity in reinsurance market requires in-depth review of business models and goals, increased transparency and tailored solutions from provider…

77 0

Be the first to like this.

Video Marketing: Strategy First

by Timmy James Last Week

Video Marketing: Strategy First

by Timmy James Last Week

When it comes to video marketing, I see a large variety of strategies within the automotive industry. Some dealerships are hyper-focused and create their v…

105 0

Be the first to like this.

Where are the auto dealer compliance officers?

by Travis Peterson Last Week

Where are the auto dealer compliance officers?

by Travis Peterson Last Week

It has been about 5 years since I worked as a controller in a dealership, and many things have changed in the auto industry since then. One thing I am surp…

223 0

Be the first to like this.

How and Why to Supercharge CRM Use

by Phil Spagnoli Last Week

How and Why to Supercharge CRM Use

by Phil Spagnoli Last Week

Norm walks into Cheers and what do we hear? A resounding “NORM!” I think it’s true that “sometimes you want to go where everybody k…

198 0

Be the first to like this.

Notifications & Messages

Growing Your Dealership with Digital Retailing

Why Dealerships’ Service Experience Starts With the Sale

Create a Dealership Your Employees Won’t Want to Leave

Eight Cylinders of the BDC: Building Your Tiger Team

10 Things Should Be Consider During The Inspection Of The Car

Vendor Ratings Rate a Vendor 82,911 Verified Ratings

Unlock all of the community & features Join Now